Movies Reviews
Night and the City Movie
I had some free time this weekend while hanging out with my youngest daughter (it was raining out or I would have taken her outside instead). While taking care of her, I ended up watching a movie from the 1950s, Night and the City.
I had heard of this movie …
Contempt: A Film by Jean-luc Godard (1963)
I began binging on Art films after watching a lot of Godard’s works. I was able to gather a short preview of the film, courtesy of nytimes’ feature called the —˜critics picks’ —“ just like most of the Godard movies I’ve seen which were usually favored by critics. …
New Capitol Cinema
I don’t watch movies often but when I do, I prefer it to be a good experience. In all my years of stay here in Botswana I have been a few times to the movie house. I must say I am impressed with the system here. It’s probably better …
Disturbia movie
When I saw this film come out in theatres, I thought that it would be just like all the others out there. There are always those teen films with the requisite killer, and one of those teens ends up dying, etc. etc. But this movie was …
The Angel of Pennsylvania Avenue
From 1996, The Angel of Pennsylvania Avenue was a nice little holiday film that portrays itself to be based on a story about Bernice Feagan. I was curious and did some research. It seems that Bernice didn’t even know this movie was made until it was done. …
Taxi Driver movie
Taxi Driver is 1976 film directed by Martin Scorsese starring Robert De Niro. Travis Bickle is an honorably discharge marine who moves to New York and becomes a taxi cab driver, he works a lot and suffers from insomnia, he sees a lot of horrible things while driving his …
Ocean’s Thirteen
I did not enjoy Ocean’s Eleven and Ocean’s Twelve movie very much but I really did love the Ocean’s Thirteen movie. This movie is star studded. It involves several famous Hollywood actors that is very well worth the time and effort in watching the movie. The movie is about …
Leaving Las Vegas movie
Leaving Las Vegas is probably the most tragic movie I have ever seen, but at the same time it is strangely uplifting on another level. It is the story of two broken souls that come across each other at their lowest point and see the similarity, see something in …
Eyes without a face movie
A saw the Criterion Collection dvd of this visually breathtaking film a while ago. It was directed by Georges Franju, a french filmmaker working indepently from the new wave directors in the sixties. Eyes without a face is a horror-filled story about a plastic surgeon who kidnaps young girls, …
Wanted : Angelina Jolie
The movie wanted is fantastic. It’s got a very nice idea of having assassins with supernatural abilities to be able to focus and see from a different perspective. The story is fast paced and unfolds rapidly before your eyes. It will lead you to believe something but then another …
Zorro,movie
Action-packed and fast-paced. If that’s what you are looking for, you wouldn’t be disapppointed. The movies moves at a breathless pace through a rather convoluted plot about some ancient secret society wanting to destroy the fledging United States of America. The plot hinges on transporting some explosives to the …
Vertigo
I will never get bored watching this classic movie cum thriller romance called Vertigo. There is something hauntingly chilling but at the same time giving a nice feeling of romance after my each time watching this movie. Alfred Hitchcock was a real genius and it’s kind of sad …
The Fast and The Furious (2001)
Brian is an undercover cop posing as a race car driver of illegal street racing, his aim is get into the mix off things, find out who is in charge and responsible and them somehow manage to arrest that person or individuals. While the entire plot of the movie …
Hostel Part II
Hostel Part II is damn unsettling. I was so scared out of my mind watching this, and I have a great reason for it. If those of you who have watched Hostel Part I before felt that the movie experimented with a clubhouse type of hostel sponsored …
The Book of Eli Movie
I watched the Book of Eli last night not knowing what the movie is all about. The movie was a post-apocalyptic one, I guess that’s explains the dreary, dusty and dark atmosphere it exudes. The movie has a lot of mixed reviews. Some thought it was an …
Stalag 17 movie
Stalag 17 is another classic picture which deals with World War II. This movie actually was the impetus for the Hogan’s Heroes TV series, though the movie is definitely a drama and not a comedy. William Holden excels as the American prisoner that is very much disliked …
You don’t mess with the zohan
Whenever Adam Sandler makes a movie, you really never know what you’re going to get. He’s had some film classics like The Wedding Singer, Big Daddy and Happy Gilmore. Then, he’s had movies like You Don’t Mess with the Zohan, that are so terrible, you can’t get through a …
Little Black Book movie
I watched “Little Black Book” because I read the story of the film and thought that it was a good movie, however it ended up not to deliver what was expected. The script could have been improved much more in order to let the actresses, Brittany Murphy and Holly …
Norbit movie
This week ,I saw the movie-Norbit.A comedy movie with no moral and no story.It is just funny.Only funny characters.
Eddie Murphy is the lead character.His character in this movie did not totally workout.Eddie murphy plays the character of Norbit.He grew up in an Asian orphanage.There he plays …
What Happens in Vegas, romantic comedy film
It is usually a safe bet to put Ashton Kutcher in a movie and see big numbers. The same goes for Cameron Diaz. What Happens in Vegas didn’t exactly change the way we view comedy movies, but it was enough to earn almost a hundred million dollars in box …
Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008)
This story is a remake three times over and this remake just did not make the grade, for the life of me, no matter how many times I start watching and try to watch this movie, I just get extremely bored and I have to switch away to something …
The Departed (R, 2006) movie
If ever there was a film that kept me riveted to my seat, it is The Departed starring Jack Nicholson, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Matt Damon amongst a few other greats. The story pits the three in a race against each other and opposite forces (criminals vs. the police). …
Movie: Ponyo
Because I have kids, just about everyone who has seen the movie Ponyo has told me it is a film we should watch with the family. So, when it became available on Netflix Instant Watch, I did make an effort to add it to my list and, this past …
Avenger Episode 2 (Anime)
Avenger Episode 2 has Speedy and Layla and Nei travelling through the barren Mars desert. They settle down and camp when suddenly a bunch of dolls appear outside the tent. Then some hunters, robots who hunt and destroy dolls who don’t have owners and proper licenses, they …
Movie The Whole Nine Yards
I asked a few people I know if they liked this comedy film, but some of them said it was corny and silly even though I can remember that when I watched it, I thought it was one of the most hilarious comedy films I had ever watched. I …
Blow (2001)
Blow, directed by Ted Demme is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for pervasive drug content and language, some violence and sexuality. The original release date for this movie was April 6, 2001 for United States audiences. This movie falls in the genre of Biography/Crime/Drama and …
The Passion of the Christ (2004 film)
The first time I watched The Passion of the Christ I had to skip parts or at times close my eyes because the graphic torture of Jesus was just too much to handle. The more I watched it however, the more I came to realize the …
10,000 B.C.
My wife and I got the move 10,000 B.C. through Netflix and it sat in our house for almost three weeks before we finally had time to watch it. After seeing the movie, I can say I’m glad I didn’t spend the money to see it in the theater.
The …
The Loves of a Blonde movie
One of the most famous pieces of czech arthouse cinema of the early 1960s tells the story of a young woman and here desperate search for a lover. The director Milos Forman (who is more known for One flew over the Cuckoo’s nest) delivers his images in a realistic …
Movie Fragile
Starring: Calista Flockhart (Amy Nichols), Richard Roxburgh (Doctor Robert), Elena Anaya (Helen Perez), Gemma Jones (Mrs Folder), Yasmin Murphy (Maggie)
This movie is trite and unexciting, despite the appealing storyline behind it. I would think the Japanese and Koreans would have done better with this.
Amy took up a …
Aladdin 1992 movie
Aladdin is a film made by Disney in 1992.It was based on the original Arabian Aladdin tale..The plot is about a poor young man who falls in love with an Arabian princess named Jasmine and is granted three wishes by a Genie played by Robin Williams..Aladdin comes across …
The Vanished Detective
I am reviewing The Case of the Vanished Detective, a Sherlock Holmes episode from the boxed set, Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Series 39 Thrilling Episodes. This series was produced by Sheldon Reynolds and filmed in France in the fifties. Ronald Howard, the son of actor Leslie Howard, …
Before Sunrise movie
The movie “Before Sunrise” is an excellent example that you don’t need to do a lot of stunts or spend a lot of money to make a great movie. This movie shows that a simple and straight forward story with two great actors and good filming crew can do …
Dead Mary (UR, 2006) movie
I was surprised that this movie didn’t get more thumbs down on Netflix reviews. This was an interesting film that could have been much much better. Offering a slightly different spin on the typical teenage group in the woods slasher film, this movie uses a little …
Veggietales: Silly Thing Called Love
I picked up a Veggietales DVD for my daughter that I thought would keep her occupied for about 45 minutes. It turns out it was a pretty decent, full-length disk that kept her occupied for more than an hour.
Silly Thing Called Love is a great Veggietales disk that uses …
Ratatouille
Ratatouille is an animated movie about a rat called Remy. The great thing about Remy is, although he is a rat with a destiny to live in a dirty environment, he loves to cook, which absolutely needs a clean environment. This movie is about Remy’s journey to be a …
Steel Magnolias movie
Steel Magnolias is a wonderful little movie about women and their relationships with each other. Steel Magnolias showcases the talents of Shirley MacLaine (Ouiser), Sally Field (M’Lynn), Dolly Parton (Truvy), Julia Roberts (Shelby), Olympia Dukakis (Clairee) and Daryl Hannah (Annelle). With a cast like that, how can you go …
Meet The Parents (movie)
Meet The Parents is a family favorite. Ben Stiller is his usual funny self in this film. He plays Greg Focker, and you know that with a name like that, there are some troubles bound to happen. Greg is in love with Pam and he wants to propose but …
Sunshine Cleaning movie
As much as I love Indie movies I rarely check them out in theaters. I tend to wait for them to be released on DVD in case it turns out to be really bad. I’ve heard of Sunshine Cleaning from friends and when it first came out on DVD …
Knight and Day Movie (2010)
The movie “Knight and Day” was a wonderful romp through the world of spies. The life of a spy is ever-intriguing, thrilling and sexy, to say the least. The film stars Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz, who look absolutely fabulous, as always.
Cruise is playing …
Akeelah and The Bee Movie
Akeelah and the Bee is a movie about an inner city child who is particuarly good at spelling. A school teacher encourages Akeelah to praticipate in the schools spelling bee and she wins. She trains with him behind her mothers back, and gets good enough that she goes to …
Deja Vu Movie
Deja Vu is a new film produced Jerry Bruckheimer, directed by Tony Scott, director of Enemy of the State, and features academy award winning actor Denzel Washington as the main character. Denzel plays ATF agent Doug Carlin who is investigating a terrotist attack in post Katrina New Orleans. Where …
The Fabulous Dorseys movie
As a child, I remember watching The Fabulous Dorseys, a 1947 motion picture, all the time. It was constantly on late night, and as a night owl, it was something I saw quite frequently. With the advent of cable, I haven’t seen it even once.
The Fabulous Dorseys …
True Story - Mystery Thriller Film (2015)
‘True Story’ is a movie based on a memoir of the same name by Michael Finkel, who once wrote for the New York Times until it was discovered that one of his stories had a certain amount of fabrication involved in its conception. While the movie was interesting, the cast …
Kingsman: The Secret Service
‘Kingsman: The Secret Service’ is an action comedy film. It’s a film that has been done extremely well and it was truly a treat to have been able to watch it in theatres. There’s enough action and comedy in the movie to ensure that boredom doesn’t set it. The storyline …
The Constant Gardener movie
The Constant Gardener is a beautifully filmed movie about a couple who moves to Africa. The man, Justin, is a professor and loves to garden. He meets Tessa during a meeting, and they fall in love and get married. Tessa is all about activism and helping the people of …
Six Days Seven Nights (1998)
Six Days Seven Nights, directed by Ivan Reitman is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America. The original release date was June 12, 1998 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Adventure/Romance and stars Harrison Ford as Quinn Harris, Anne Heche as Robin …
Red Heat (1988)
A Russian sting operation goes terribly wrong and the man that they were trying to catch escapes and flees to the United States of America, but not before killing a lot of the Russian police officers and the partner of Russian Captain. Now the Captain has made this his …
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